Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 31 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Nina Ricci

3.9543 votes

Rank #19,565 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalaya3/7

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Longevity: Amalaya
Sillage & projection: Amalaya
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Versatility: Amalaya
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

L'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

3.95/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

33%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

floral91%

woody83%

powdery74%

white floral65%

iris56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

CarnationNeroliPalisander RosewoodRoseBergamotPeach

Heart

ClovesOrchidOrrisGardeniaVioletJasmineRosemaryYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskSpicesIrisAmberBenzoinCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night45

Category winnerAmalayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman offers a fresh modern presentation of Nina Ricci's iconic floral structure. It opens with sharp carnation and crisp neroli, softened by bright bergamot and subtle peach accents. As the scent settles, clove spice merges with gardenia, rose, and green rosemary, creating a distinctive soap…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalaya or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 4 of 7 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is rated 3.95/5 from 43 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Amalaya or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amalaya is the stronger pick. For winter, Amalaya is the stronger pick. Amalaya suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman has top notes of Carnation, Neroli, Palisander Rosewood and Rose, heart notes of Cloves, Orchid, Orris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Spices and Iris.